Local architect Ian Anderson joins the Movie Vault to discuss one of his favorite films, The Fifth Element. The crew discusses the deeper theme behind the glitzy glamour, the history of Ian's love for the film, and the incredible story behind Ian acquiring the film on DVD! All this and more on the Movie Vault!Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us- th…

Jean-Pierre Mellville's noir classic is the subject of todays episode. Exuding coolness, Zach and Ben dive into the motives of the films mysterious protagonist (or antagonist?) Jef. The now stereotrypical anti-hero story once found its beginning in French cinmea so do not miss this episode! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gma…

Zach and Ben dive into Federico Fellini's magnum opus and semi-autobiographical film, 8 1/2. Considered by Ben to be one of his favorites, he must re-visit it to see if it holds up while Zach gets an opportunity to paint a picture of his first impression. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check f…

Body horror is a genre that became popular in the 80s, but you can trace it back to Eyes Without a Face. Do not miss this episode! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Con…

Zach and Ben just can't get enough of silent films. They dissect "Sherlock Jr." from one of the most notable actor/directors ever, Buster Keaton. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Ang…

Zach and Ben are joined by the thoughtful Ethan Leonow to cover a movie with an important subject, Operation FInale. Perhaps one of the deepest Movie Vault episodes ever made, you will not want to miss out on this one!

Inspired by Inland Empire, Zach, and Ben do a deep dive into its inspiration, Billy Wilder's "Sunset Boulevard". Gloria Swanson's obsessive personality takes center stage in this 50's epic. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" …

Zach and Ben break down what they're looking forward to in 2024. That's it

"Watch out, you might get what you're after". The Movie Vault covers their first concert film, "Stop Making Sense". Directed by eventual Academy Award-winning director Jonathan Demme and spear-headed by enigmatic Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, the Talking Heads perform one of the most energetic performances ever. Listen as Ben talks about the …

Join Zach and Ben as they explore the themes of the greatest sequel of all time, The Godfather Part II. Tons of history and influence come from this movie. Make sure not to skip this one! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" Th…

The Movie Vault opens up a new section and reviews its first silent film. A longtime friend of the Vault, David Kiener, joins to add additional insight. The crew is surprised by the angular, nightmarish story. Listen for the full review! Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of selec…

In 19th century Japan, the world was changing. The once highly honored Samurai were free of masters and roaming the land as Ronin. Sanjura is a mysterious Samurai who arrives in a warring town. Zach and Ben recap all of the chaos that ensues in this Akira Kurosawa classic. Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on…

It's hard to believe the Vault has hit the century mark. 100 movies, 100 episodes, 100 amazing memories. Zach and Ben are truly thankful to everyone who has listened, been a guest, or helped out the Movie Vault. We want to keep evolving as the years go on and bring hard-hitting uncompromising movie review content. For our 100th episode, please enjo…

Zach and Ben visit the movie that set Christopher Nolan's trajectory as one of the best living directors. Is retrograde amnesia real? Does this movie have more character depth than Nolan's others? Find out all that and more on this week's episode. Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of …

An episode with as little structure as the movie it is about

Ben's brother Jonathan returns to the Movie Vault to dive into uncharted territory... Star Trek. We skipped the first one to dive into the much cooler second movie. Don't miss this one!Twitter-@MovieVaultPodEmail us- themovievaultpod@gmail.comNow also on YouTube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network"This episode i…

Zach and Ben go on a linear adventure through a cave in this Spielbergian tale of treasure and triumph. Naturally, the Movie Vault also manages to take things in an unexpected direction too. Listen to found out how! Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on YouTube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "L…

Join Ben and Zach as they take on one of the densest films ever created, David Lynch's final (?) feature film, Inland Empire! In typical Lynchian fashion, the plot is mysterious, but does it have answers? The Movie Vault tracks down the clues to find them! Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on YouTube! Check for vi…

On this episode of the Movie Vault, Zach and Ben go way back to the mid 1950s and review Robert Bresson's prison escape classic "A Man Escaped". A lot can be known about the film simply by reading the title, but there is still a ton to be unpacked! Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of…

What do you think of when you imagine Memphis, Tennessee? Naturally, "The King" Elvis Presley probably comes to mind. Legendary independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch devoted an entire film as an homage to Elvis and the town in which he got big. He was also busy revolutionizing indie filmmaking. Zach and Ben take on all these subjects on and more in th…

The biggest moment in cinema history (in 2023) has now been covered by the two biggest movie podcasts. Two titans of the cinema arena, Backstage Cinema, and The Movie Vault have come together for an epic review of an even more epic movie, Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer". But don't take this captions word for it, listen to the episode now! Twitter…

There's something in the water! Listen in as Zach and Ben review the first summer blockbuster "Jaws"

Zach and Ben rank their favorite TV shows. Disagree? Send them an email at themovievaultpod@gmail.com The audio quality is bad so apologies for that

Not much introduction is needed as this movie is a stone-cold classic. Listen to the episode. Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home an…

Ben and Zach talk about the film many consider to be Sergio Leone's masterpiece "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". The duo stacks it up against the previous two films in the trilogy and how influential it was on film in general. Don't miss this one! Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos o…

Clint Eastwood is back for another adventure and so is the Movie Vault. Listen as Zach and Ben discuss the second movie in the "Dollars" trilogy. Leone takes a more personal route with his characters, even giving Col. Douglas Mortimer a little bit of backstory. Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check …

Zach and Ben discuss the thrilling initial installment of the Dollars trilogy and discuss the impact of spaghetti westerns on cinema's history.

Martin McDonagh's epic tragicomedy is the center of the latest Movie Vault discussion. Unlike the previous film covered, there is no shortage of interesting themes and characters for Zach and Ben to explore in this movie. We recommend you listen from your favorite remote, isolated island. Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com …

Spoiler: we don't talk about National Treasure Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This episode is brought to you by Hedman Anglin Agency. Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them,…

I know we have taken one too many hiatuses than our fans would like, however, we promise it is well worth it. We spend some time talking about one of the most influential films of all time, "Seven Samurai" by Akira Kurosawa. This movie truly started all of cinema, without this, Star Wars, Marvel and any other movie do not happen. We also get on som…

Welcome back again to another year of The Movie Vaults podcast of Groundhogs Day! This week our featured sponsor Jonathan Anglin, with www.HedmanAnglinAgency.com, is joining us our guest as we discuss the 1993 blockbuster hit Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. As Ned Ryerson always says, “Do you have life insurance? Cause if you do, you could alwa…

Zach and Ben engage in a conversation about war and its consequences following a viewing of Oliver Stone's "Platoon". They also compare it to the other major films about Vietnam and talk about the movie's stars, Willem Dafoe and Charlie Sheen. Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now …

In a simple quest, Zach and Ben try to determine if Citizen Kane is the best movie of all time. Having never seen it before, both have a fair amount to decipher. Find out if the Movie Vault concludes that this is indeed the best movie of all time or that is just another overrated classic. Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaul…

On a monumental episode of the Movie Vault, "Killer Sofa" director Bernie Rao joins Ben & Zach to discuss Hal Hartley's cult classic film "Henry Fool". The group dives into the complex themes the movie presents, the characters of Henry and Simon, and other subtle elements of the film. Even if you have never heard of this movie, this is not an episo…

Anna returns for the final installment of the Lord of the Rings. The focus shifts to Aragorn as he returns to the throne of Gondor alongside Sam and Frodo marching to Mount Doom. Both must face the evil Sauron (who is an Eye, which is weird) and hope to save Middle-Earth from going to the dark side. You won't want to miss this!…

Anna returns to join the crew while they discuss the second installment of the Lord of the Rings. Join them as they discover what the two towers are, explore the character development and observe the friendship between Frodo and Sam.

Anna Hoover, a local fan and expert on the Lord of the Rings, joins the Movie Vault to discuss one of the great works of fantasy. Zach had never seen the films so Ben and Anna got to introduce him to Tolkien's detailed, immersive Middle-Earth. There was a lot to discuss but the gang covers it all!

Join the Movie Vault for a very special Christmas episode featuring none other than Zach's mom, Mrs. Amy Lewald! The group dives deep into the heart-warming story of Buddy the Elf, learning about the backstory of the filming and coming up with a few crazy theories. Don't miss this episode!

Wakanda returns to the big screen in the second installment of the Black Panther franchise. Ben and Zach discuss the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, how Ryan Coogler was able to adapt his screenplay and the introduction of Namor. Don't miss out on this vibranium powered episode! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Ema…

Ben and Zach take on Marty and Bob in this episode. This movie is a boxing movie that isn't really about boxing and a black and white movie that doesn't need to be black and white. Hopefully the crew doesn't get knocked out! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! C…

On this spooky Halloween night, Ben and Zach are joined by Jake and Blake to discuss the grandfather of horror movies...Halloween. The crew was able to watch the film in theaters as it was intended and discuss the impact this had on horror movies after. Don't miss this spooktacular episode!

Zach and Ben are in a scary room in a basement in a house in a scary town. In this room, they review Barbarian, a new horror film out in theaters now. Is this movie pushing the boundaries of horror, or does it get caught up in the clichés of the genre? Find out in this week's episode! Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod…

Zach and Ben are joined by a very special guest, Scott Lewald, to review both Top Gun and it's sequel Top Gun: Maverick. Scott has the unique distinction of being Zach's father and was our resident expert on 80's movies (despite only being 7 when Top Gun was released). The group discusses the generational differences in interpreting the films, what…

Zach and Ben sit down for a quick discussion of Marvel's first holiday special. They also talk about Ivy league schools for some reason. Tune in Follow us on: Instagram-@themovievaultpod Twitter-@MovieVaultPod Email us- themovievaultpod@gmail.com Now also on You Tube! Check for videos of select episodes on our channel "Last Resort Network" This epi…

Zach and Ben discuss Harry Styles latest venture....movie acting! And unlike Dunkirk, he actually has to say words. The movie brings about an interesting discussion on the role of exaggeration in movies and the importance of strong characters. Plus the crew discusses all the juicy drama that occurred in the filming of this movie! Follow us on: Inst…

Ben's brother Jonathan joins the podcast for the second time to discuss one of his favorite Sci-Fi satire's, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". Jonathan informs the crew on the history of the series and how it was developed first through radio drama. The crew also discusses the series' place in Sic-Fi pop culture. Finally, a discussion of the …

Spoiler alert for this episode: Both Zach and Ben were kind of disappointed by Pan's Labyrinth. No disrespect to Guillermo del Toro and his cool practical effects, but this movie didn't tickle our fancy. However, still stick around for a discussion on who should replace the Queen of England (we're not sold on Charles being fit to take the throne).…

Zooming down the tracks at a billion miles an hour come Zach and Ben as they review David Leitch's action/comedy/mystery/espionage/thriller "Bullet Train". Is the movie more then just Brad Pitt's charismatic personality? Do all the thrills add up to a fulfilling endeavor? Find out all that and more on this week's episode! Follow us on: Instagram-@t…

The Vietnam war was a difficult era for Americans and this is powerfully evidenced in the 1979 film "The Deer Hunter". Robert DeNiro and Christopher Walken star in this classic. Zach and Ben spend the better part of an hour dissecting this film and attempt to wrestle through the difficulties of war in the process.…

What if you could erase someone out of your life? Well in this movie you can! Kate Winslet and Jim Carey detest each other enough to try out a new technology...but things don't go to plan. Listen as Ben and Zach discuss romantic relationships, manic pixie dream girls and Saudi Arabian futuristic cities…